Today marks the official beginning of summer, and it is bound to be filled with games, activities, and outdoor fun. Before you head out, though, you can take some measures to keep all your summer days safe and enjoyable. This season, make sure you and your little ones follow these core summer safety rules.
19
Jun
2016
Thank You, Dads
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Whether you’re an adoptive father, a waiting father, a birth father, a grandfather or any other father figure, we hope you’re feeling the love today! Thank you for all that you do.
15
Jun
2016
Show Dad You Care
Father’s Day is this weekend, (Is it really that time of year already?) and we want to make sure all of our adoptive fathers and birth fathers know that they are appreciated. To help you celebrate the fathers, birth fathers, grandfathers and any other father figure in your life we’ve compiled a list of ways to show him how much you care.
11
Apr
2016
Fostering Positive Relationships with Birth Parents – The First Year
My name is Michelle Downard and I am a birth mother working with American Adoptions. I chose adoption for my son Ryan who turned 18 this year (February 2016). I have been handling pictures and letters and …
6
Apr
2016
National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2016
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize that we each can play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in our communities. As part of this awareness month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services encourages individuals and organizations to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness strategies and activities and promote prevention across the country.
28
Mar
2016
Preparing for Baby – How and When to Get Started
Going into an adoption, unlike a pregnancy, you have no idea when your child will be born, what season it will be, what the child’s sex is, or even if there may be more than one baby. So how in the world do you prepare for baby when there are so many unknowns?
8
Feb
2016
Finding an Adoption Mentor for Your Child
As adopted children develop their identity and self-esteem, it’s especially important for them to grow in their understanding of adoption through you, their adoptive parents – …
19
Nov
2015
Make Adoptee Voices Heard: Support The Adopted Life Episodes Campaign!
Bryan and Angela Tucker, the creators of the documentary Closure, have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund their newest project, The Adopted Life Episodes. In the series, Angela will sit down with transracially adopted youth to bring awareness to a variety of complex issues. Now through the end of National Adoption Month, your donation to the Kickstarter campaign will help give viewers the rare opportunity to gain firsthand perspective from adoptees and let adopted youth know they are not alone.
31
Oct
2015
Happy Halloween from American Adoptions
When witches go riding,
and Black Cats are seen,
the Moon laughs and whispers,
tis near Halloween!
Happy Halloween to all the little ghouls, goblins, witches, superheroes and princesses out there! We hope you have a wonderfully spooky (and safe) …
27
Oct
2015
Spook-tacular Safety: Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is just around the corner, which means a night of costumes, sweet treats, and lots of fun for you and your family. With all the festivities, though, there are also some potential dangers, and parents will want to take caution to keep kids safe …